KKR Controls $1.3B Renewable Energy Platform with SK in Korea

KKR will take management control of a $1.3 billion renewable energy platform in South Korea, described as the country's largest. This platform will integrate various renewable assets and starts with 1.7 gigawatts of capacity, scaling up to 10 gigawatts. The deal aligns with South Korea's efforts to meet rising clean power demands from chipmakers and AI data centers. KKR is funding the project through its Asia Pacific infrastructure strategy, which has invested over $31 billion globally since 2011. SK Inc.'s involvement as an equity investor will further enhance the venture's potential market impact.